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Tuesday, March 12, 2013

Katie and Doug are engaged! A couple months ago Doug and I grabbed a drink and he asked for my help with ring shopping. Of course I was all over that, but it was SO hard to keep the secret from Katie! Apparently it was for Doug too, but it worked out for the best because they were able to pick out a ring Katie absolutely loves together.

The proposal happened a couple weekends ago on the Oregon coast in a deluxe yurt and we were so excited to toast to the happy couple Monday evening once they returned! We started with champagne and at some point moved to making French 75s (sort of.) Basically a lazy version of these is still really delish!

A little gin, a little champagne, a squeeze of lemon and a maraschino cherry. The perfect celebratory cocktail. Cheers to the happy couple!

Kel and I went to happy hour/dinner here with her parents last week and it's kind of embarrassing how much we talked about it the day after... and every day since. Obsessed, basically. Everything was good but we especially liked the $5 happy hour Sonoran Hot Dog and the Sopaipillas, both savory and sweet.

We're pretty mad we didn't think of this idea. Cocktail catering plus custom bottled cocktails- so smart! Kel sampled some of their cocktails at a recent event and loved both their Cold Blood, made with tequila, honey, and blood orange, and their Gin Gin Pina, made with gin, pineapple, and ginger bubbly.

Kel and Adam had a date night here last week and can't wait to go back to sample more of their delicious (but pricey) food and drinks. Recommended: Fresh Sheep's Cheese & Nettles bruschetta and Lamb Ragu & Chicories pasta.

Let's be real, the best part of The Bachelor/The Bachorette is
making fun of it. And having a good excuse to drink wine on a Monday
night. (If you don't agree, this is why we aren't friends.) If you love doing both those things, pretty sure you'll enjoy Burning Love too. New webisodes every Thursday and Friday.
5.Hale Pele

Nothing cures the winter blues like drinking a gigantic tiki drink in an aptly kitsched-out bar. Favorite drink so far: Missionary's Downfall (above), made withrum, mint, peach, and pineapple. But get the Jet Pilot if you're a fan of fire, cinnamon and sitting shotgun (no driving after one of these!).